===  Event Carousel, Event Slider, Event Grid, and Event List for The Events Calendar – Eventful ===
Contributors: ThemeAtelier
Donate link: https://wpeventful.com/pricing/
Tags: calendar, events, events carousel, events grid, the events calendar
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 2.1.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create stunning event sliders, grids, carousels, and tickers for The Events Calendar plugin—fully customizable and page builder friendly.
== Description ==

**👁️[Live Demo](http://wpeventful.com/lite-version-demo/) | 📖[Documentation](https://docs.themeatelier.net/docs/eventful-pro/overview/) | 🚀[Upgrade to Pro!](http://wpeventful.com/pricing/) | 👩🏼‍💻[Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/eventful/) | 🌟[Rate This Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/eventful/reviews/#new-post)**

**Eventful** is a powerful and user-friendly addon for the popular The Events Calendar plugin, built to elevate your event listings with visually engaging sliders, carousels, grids, lists, and tickers.

With Eventful, you can easily create modern, responsive event displays that fit perfectly into your website—no coding needed. Enjoy advanced layout and styling options, along with full compatibility with page builders like Elementor and Gutenberg.

Seamlessly integrated with The Events Calendar (by The Events Calendar team), Eventful gives you the tools and flexibility to showcase your events in a way that matches your brand and boosts user engagement.

Whether you're highlighting webinars, workshops, concerts, or community meetups, Eventful helps you capture attention and drive more attendance with beautifully crafted, mobile-friendly layouts and smart filtering features.

NOTE: Eventful works perfectly with the free version of The Events Calendar. The Pro version of The Events Calendar is not required.

== Key Features ==
* **Multiple Layouts** : Create Unlimited Event Sliders & Grids across your website
* **Responsive columns** : customize how many events appear on desktop, tablet, and mobile
* Equalize event box height for uniform display
* Set custom margins between events
* Fully responsive and mobile-friendly design
* Works seamlessly with any theme and The Events Calendar plugin

* **Display events by** : 
 - Latest, Featured or Specific Event
 - Exclude Specific Event
 - Category or Tag
 - Keyword
* Filter by Categories, Tags.
* Sort events by: Title, Event Start Date, ID, Slug, Random
* Ascending / Descending order option
* Advanced Shortcode Generator with 300+ visual customization options
* Effortless shortcode copy-paste for posts, pages, and builders
* Show / Hide elements:
 - Title, image, description, excerpt
 - Venue, organizer, time, date, category
 - Read More button, meta fields, social sharing
* Drag-and-drop content order: image, title, meta, buttons, etc.
* 5 meta separator styles
* Display full content, excerpt with limit, or short content
* Read More button: custom text, style, and color
* Content alignment: Left, Center, Right
* Full typography control: 840+ Google Fonts, font size, spacing, color, and weight
* Unlimited color customization for all elements
* Event image control:
 - Set dimensions (width/height)
 - Hard crop and adaptive height
 - Retina-ready support
* 30+ slider/carousel settings including:
 - Speed control
 - Autoplay on/off
 - Stop on hover
 - Loop mode (endless)
 - Multiple items to scroll
 - Touch swipe and mouse drag control
* 1 arrow style and 3 position options
* Pagination color, speed, and style options
* Page Builder support: Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi, WPBakery, Brizy, and others
* Multilingual ready: WPML, Polylang
* RTL support
* Multisite compatible
* Accessibility-ready
* SEO optimized and speed-friendly
* Supports all major browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
* Clean and intuitive admin panel
* No coding required — easy for non-tech users
* Extensive documentation and step-by-step video tutorials
* Friendly and fast developer support

== Why Choose Eventful? ==

Unlike basic event shortcode plugins, Eventful gives you complete design control with rich layout styles, advanced filters, flexible display options, and full builder compatibility—so you can create **event showcases that match your brand and boost engagement.**

Whether you're running a nonprofit, school, church, conference, or local community calendar—Eventful helps you present your events in a way that **looks professional, feels intuitive**, and helps your visitors take action.

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== Installation ==
1. Install and activate [The Events Calendar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-events-calendar/)
2. Upload the `eventful` plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory or install it via Plugins > Add New
3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
4. Go to **Eventful > Add New Layout** to create your first event showcase
5. Use the generated shortcode or Gutenberg block to display it on your site

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Does this plugin work without The Events Calendar? =
No. Eventful is an addon that requires the free [The Events Calendar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-events-calendar/) plugin to function.

= Can I use this inside Elementor or Gutenberg editor? =
Yes! Eventful works seamlessly with Elementor and Gutenberg. Use the shortcode or block to embed your layout anywhere.

= Is it mobile responsive? =  
Absolutely. All Eventful layouts are 100% responsive and mobile-friendly.

= Can I choose which events to show? =  
Yes. Filter events by category, tag, date, venue, organizer, and more.

= Do you offer a Pro version? =  
Yes. Eventful Pro unlocks advanced layouts, design templates, extended filtering, and premium support. [Compare Free vs Pro →](https://wpeventful.com/compare-free-vs-pro/)

= How can I obtain support? =
Submit your query in plugin [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/eventful/)

= I have some suggestions for improving this plugin. How can I communicate with you? =
You can create a topic in our [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/eventful/) or send me a direct mail at [themeatelierbd@gmail.com](mailto:themeatelierbd@gmail.com)

== Screenshots ==
1. Event Carousel With Category Filter
2. Event Grid With Load More Pagination
3. Specefic Events With Inner Padding
4. Admin: Filter Events
5. Admin: Display Options
6. Admin: Carousel Controls
7. Admin: Detail Page
8. Admin: Typography
9. Admin: Global Settings

== Changelog ==
= 2.1.2 - Aug 11, 2025 =
* Fixed: Featured events filter.

= 2.1.1 - Aug 06, 2025 =
* Added: Marked The Events Calendar as required plugin

= 2.1.0 - Aug 05, 2025 =
* Added: Clean-up Data on Deletion
* Fixed: Navigation positioning issue for improved layout consistency.
* Improved: Advanced filter options for greater flexibility.
* Update: Titles and descriptions for setting fields for better clarity.
* Update: Admin panel redesigned for a more intuitive user experience.

= 2.0.6 - April 22, 2025 =
* Fix: The translation-related warning was found with WP 6.8.

= 2.0.5 - April 08, 2025 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.8 compatibility.
* Update: Plugin help page content.
* Updated: Plugin readme content.

= 2.0.4 – Mar 12, 2025 =
* Added: Admin preview feature, allowing administrators to view and test configurations before applying changes.

= 2.0.3  – Mar 06, 2025 =
* Added: Review notice for the plugin.

= 2.0.2  – Feb 27, 2025 =
* Fixed: Filtering option.
* Fixed: Translation issue with latest WordPress version
* Added: Help and video tutorials tabs.
* Tested: WordPress 6.7.2 compatibility.

= 2.0.1  – Dec 15, 2024 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.7.1 compatibility.

= 2.0.0  – Nov 16, 2024 =
* Added: IcoFont support in both admin and frontend.
* Fixed: Code structure updated for better readability.
* Fixed: Various CSS issues for improved styling.
* Updated: Compatibility with the latest WordPress version.
* Updated: Compatibility with the latest PHP version.

= 1.0.5  – Nov 06, 2024
* Fixed: Carousel and navigation issue.
* Fixed: Minor CSS issues.

= 1.0.4 - 17 Aug, 2024 =
* Update: Appsero SDK

= 1.0.3 - 13 June, 2024 =
* Fixed plugins URL

= 1.0.2 - 13 June, 2024 =
* Fixed codemirror issue for code editor field
* Fixed check icon loading issue on admin panel
* Fixed conflict issue with pro version
* Added screenshots
* Added FAQ on readme file
* Added pro version link on the plugin list
* Added shortcode and layout column for Eventful shortcode posts
* Update language file

= 1.0.1 =
* Added language files
* Update plugin banner and thumbnail

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release